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NCAA panel guides male practice players.(NEWSWATCH)(Brief article)
While the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics continues to philosophically oppose the use of male practice players, the committee suggested some guidelines if coaches do choose to have males practice with female teams.
The debate comes from the practice of using males to scrimmage with female teams, which some coaches believe enhances competition for the females athletes. However, opponents argue that such practices reduce learning and practicing opportunities for female athletes. If coaches insist on using male practice players, here are the conditions under which it should occur according to the panel:
* Male practice players ...
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